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Service
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1. Engine list
2. General rules of cleanliness
3. Service work
4. General
5. Descriptions of work
6. Exhaust emissions test
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Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.
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Amarok 2011 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 10.2012
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3 Service work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.1 Information reference flexible or fixed service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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3.2 Service tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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3.3 Scopes of service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

4 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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4.1 Vehicle identification number (chassis number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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4.6 Sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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5 Descriptions of work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5.1 Lifting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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5.2 Swivel joints: Visual check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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5.3 Reading ash mass (saturation level) of diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

5.4 Battery: Check battery terminal clamps for secure seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
5.5 Battery: Perform visual check and check magic eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
5.6 Removing relay for battery disconnection (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
5.7 Front passenger front airbag: Check key switch and “On/Off function” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
5.8 Checking tyres: Condition, wear pattern, tyre pressure, tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
5.9 Brake system: Perform visual check for leaks and damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
5.10 Thickness of brake pads and condition of front brake discs and rear drum brake linings:
check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
5.11 Brake system and shock absorbers: Perform visual check for leaks and damage . . . . . . 95
5.12 Brake fluid: Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
5.13 Brake fluid level: Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
5.14 Climatronic: Set temperature to 22 °C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
5.15 Window regulators: Check positioning (open and close functions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
5.16 Vehicle diagnosis tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
5.17 Performing vehicle system test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
5.18 Four-wheel drive: Insert fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
5.19 Protective bellows: Visual check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
5.20 Dust and pollen filter: Clean housing and renew filter element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
5.21 Poly V-belt: Check condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
5.22 Poly V-belt: Renew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
5.23 Fuel filter: Renew (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
5.24 Fuel system: Bleed (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
5.25 Fuel filter: Drain water (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
5.26 Cooling system: Check frost protection and coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
5.27 Air filter: Clean housing and renew filter element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
5.28 Air filter with saturation indicator in dash panel insert: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
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5.30 Engine oil level: Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
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5.34 Check breakdown set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
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5.35 Performing road test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
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5.36 Wheel securing bolts: Tighten to specified torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
5.37 Reading radio code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
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5.38 Radio / radio navigation system: Enter anti-theft coding PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
5.39 Radio navigation system: Insert navigation CD/DVD and perform update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
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5.40 Timing chain: Renew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

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5.50 Protective foil: Remove (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

5.51 Underbody protection: Perform visual check for damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
5.52 Clock: Set to correct time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
5.53 Camshaft drive toothed belt and toothed belt tensioning roller: Renew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
5.54 Camshaft drive toothed belt: Check condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
5.55 Toothed belt for water pump: renew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
5.56 Toothed belt for balancer shaft: renew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
5.57 Spark plugs: Renew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
5.58 Removing and installing skid plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
5.59 Steering: Check bellows for leaks and damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
6 Exhaust emissions test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
6.1 General information for exhaust emissions test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
6.2 Exhaust emissions test for petrol engines with engine code CFPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
6.3 Exhaust emissions test for diesel engines with engine codes CDBA, CDCA . . . . . . . . . . 160
6.4 Exhaust emissions test with OBD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
7 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
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Amarok 2011 ➤
1 Engine list
(VIGG000558; Edition 10.2012)
Diesel engines ⇒ page 1
Petrol engines ⇒ page 1
Diesel engines
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Engines: ⇒ Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel

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Engine code CDBA CDCA CNEA CNFA CNFB CSHA
No. of cylinders/ 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4
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Output kW at 90/3750 120/4000 132/4000 90/3750 103/3500 132/4000
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Torque Nm at 340/1750-2500 400/1500-2000 400/1500 - 340/1600 - 340/1600-2250 420/1750
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Bore ∅ mm 81.0 81.0 81.0 81.0 81.0 81.0
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Engines: ⇒ Petrol
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Amarok 2011 ➤
2 General rules of cleanliness
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♦ Soft commercially available sponge
♦ Commercially available wire brush (brass or plastic)
♦ Commercially available vacuum cleaner
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Amarok 2011 ➤
Cleaning automatic dipstick ⇒ page 4

Cleaning filling device -VAS 6542- ⇒ page 5
Clean sealing surfaces on oil filter housing and oil filter cover
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Cleaning sliding window seals ⇒ page 5
Cleaning electro-hydraulic 3-way tipper ⇒ page 5
Cleaning bonnet lock ⇒ page 6
Cleaning guide rails of sliding sunroof ⇒ page 6
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2.1.2 Cleaning filling device -VAS 6542-

– Open both cut-off taps -3- and -6- and clean or rinse all parts
of filling device for AdBlue -VAS 6542- under running water.
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2.1.5 Cleaning electro-hydraulic 3-way tipper

– Before undoing connections, thoroughly clean them and their
surroundings with a non-fibrous, lint-free cloth (for example
universal cloth -VAS 6385- ).
– Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover them with
a non-fibrous, lint-free cloth (for example universal cloth -VAS
6385- ).
– Carefully cover opened components with a non-fibrous, lint-
free cloth (for example universal cloth -VAS 6385- ).

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Note
♦ Only install clean parts.

♦ Do not take replacement parts out of their packaging until im‐
mediately before they are installed.
♦ Do not use parts that have been kept unpackaged (for exam‐
ple in toolboxes etc.).
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G 000 450 02- .

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2.1.8 Cleaning threads of threaded connec‐

tions
– Clean threads of threaded connections -1- (shown here for
Crafter) with a commercially available wire brush (brass or
plastic) and, if necessary, remove dirt such as “rust” or “un‐
derbody sealing compound”.
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2.1.11 Cleaning fuel filter housing

– Remove air filter element.
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the universal cloth -VAS 6385- , a vacuum cleaner or with
compressed air.

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Note
♦ Before blowing out the air filter housing with compressed air,
cover components that conduct air such as the air mass meter,
air inlet pipes etc. with a clean cloth or with blue blotting paper
in order to prevent malfunctions.
♦ When replacing air filter, make sure that no dirt gets into intake
hose, air mass meter -G70- and air filter cover.
2.1.12 Cleaning dipstick

– Pull out dipstick and wipe with a clean, non-fibrous lint-free
cloth or the universal cloth -VAS 6385- , then push dipstick
back in as far as it will go.
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2.1.16 Cleaning holes for filling and draining in

transfer box
– Clean surroundings of oil filler plug -1- and oil drainage plug
-2- using a commercially available wire brush, if necessary
using compressed air as well.
– Cover magnet of oil drainage plug with a non-fibrous, lint-free
cloth (for example universal cloth -VAS 6385- ).
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2.1.17 Cleaning spray jets for headlight clean‐

ing system
– Flush removed spray jets in direction opposite to spraying di‐
rection and, if necessary, use compressed air to clean them
in spraying direction and opposite direction.
Caution
♦ Never use items to clean the spray jets!

♦ Never use a needle or a similar object to adjust the spray
jets, otherwise the water passages in the spray jet will be
damaged!
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♦ Cleaning fluid -VAS 6418/2-
♦ Mounting plate for injection modules -VAS 6418/1-
♦ Nylon brush -T10133/4-
♦ Commercially available paintbrush

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Cleaning sealing flange on pulley side ⇒ page 11

Cleaning work on fuel tank ⇒ page 11
Cleaning work on fuel pressure sender -G247- ⇒ page 11
Cleaning work on air mass meter -G70- ⇒ page 12
Cleaning work on fuel pressure regulating valve -N276-
⇒ page 12
Cleaning work on intake manifold flap housing ⇒ page 12
Cleaning work on holes of injectors ⇒ page 13
Cleaning work on injectors ⇒ page 13
Cleaning work on high-pressure lines ⇒ page 14
Cleaning work on the Teflon seal of the injectors ⇒ page 14
Cleaning work on throttle valve module -J338- ⇒ page 14
Cleaning work on a used injector (piezo injector) ⇒ page 15
Cleaning work when glow plugs are removed or installed
⇒ page 15
2.2.1 Cleaning sealing flange on pulley side

– Remove sealant residue from sealing flange with a rotating
plastic brush (wear protective goggles).
– Cover sealing surfaces with a commercially available brake
cleaner and a non-fibrous, lint-free cloth (for example univer‐
sal cloth -VAS 6385- ).
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Sealing surfaces must be free of oil and grease.

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wash the housing out with a non-fibrous, lint-free cloth (for ex‐
ample universal cloth -VAS 6385- ) or vacuum cleaner.
2.2.5 Cleaning work on fuel pressure regulat‐

ing valve -N276-
– Before removing the regulating valve, clean it with a commer‐
cially available degreaser, for example, or compressed air.
Note
♦ Do not allow dirt to get into the hole of the high-pressure ac‐
cumulator (fuel rail) in any circumstances.
♦ Do not allow any cleaning agent to get into the connector at
the fuel pressure regulating valve -N276- .
2.2.6 Cleaning work on intake manifold flap

housing
Note
Coking can occur in the housing of the throttle valve due to the
interplay of unfavourable factors. If coking is discovered, e.g. dur‐
ing removal of the exhaust gas recirculation valve -N18- or the
motor for the intake manifold flap -V157,- , the housing has to be
cleaned.

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WARNING
Acetone is highly inflammable. Please comply with the acci‐

dent prevention regulations and the safety instructions when
handling highly inflammable fluids. Wear protective goggles
and protective clothing to avoid injury and contact with the skin.
– Remove intake manifold flap housing.

– Remove exhaust gas recirculation valve -N18- as well as the
motor for intake manifold flap -V157- .
– Thoroughly clean intake manifold flap housing, especially in
the area of the exhaust gas recirculation valve, using acetone
to DIN 53247 and a paintbrush.
– Wipe inside of intake manifold flap housing with a lint-free
cloth.
– Allow acetone to dry off completely.
– Complete the cleaned intake manifold flap housing.
– Replace seal and fit again.
2.2.7 Cleaning work on holes of injectors

– Thoroughly clean the holes of injector for cylinder 1 -N30- to
injector for cylinder 4 -N33- in the cylinder head with the nylon
brush -T10133/4- . wage
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– Dip injectors together with mounting plate for injection mod‐

ules -VAS 6418/1- into the cleaning agent.
– Set a temperature of 50 degrees with the rotating knob -4-.
– Set a cleaning time of 30 minutes with the rotating knob -5-.
– Switch on the ultrasonic device with button -3-.
Note
The set time starts as soon as the cleaning temperature reaches

50 degrees.
2.2.9 Cleaning work on high-pressure lines

– Before removing high-pressure lines, clean their surroundings
thoroughly and all over with brake cleaner and a lint-free cloth.
2.2.10 Cleaning work on the Teflon seal of the

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– Open throttle valve by hand and block it in the open position

with a suitable object (e.g. plastic or wooden wedge) -arrow-
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vention regulations and the safety instructions when handling
highly inflammable fluids. Do not use compressed air to clean
the throttle valve. Wear protective goggles and protective
clothing to avoid injury and contact with the skin.
– Thoroughly clean intake manifold flap housing, especially in

the area -arrows- of the closed throttle valve, using acetone to
DIN 53247 and a paintbrush.
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channel.
– After allowing cleaner to work in, blow out with compressed
air.
– Then, clean glow plug channel with a a non-fibrous, lint-free
cloth moistened with oil (for example universal cloth -VAS
6385- ).

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♦ Drip tray for V.A.G 1202 -V.A.G 1306/-
♦ Commercially available screw tap
Removing tyre sealant from wheel rim ⇒ page 16
Care and treatment of alloy wheels ⇒ page 16
Cleaning tyre pressure sensor/wheel rim ⇒ page 17
Cleaning work on brake system ⇒ page 17
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screw tap). Otherwise, there is a danger that the bolts will
shear off when refitted.

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♦ Commercially available wire brush
Cleaning adhesive pad of rain sensor ⇒ page 17
Cleaning cables ⇒ page 18
Cleaning the battery terminal clamp and the battery terminal
⇒ page 18
2.4.1 Cleaning adhesive pad of rain sensor
Note
The contact surface of the rain sensor within the locking ring on
the windscreen must be free of dirt, dust and grease.

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– Thoroughly clean contact surface with isopropanol (technical

alcohol).
2.4.2 Cleaning cables

– Clean sockets, connectors and cables with a non-fibrous, lint-
free cloth (for example universal cloth -VAS 6385- ) and con‐
tact spray G 000 700 04.
2.4.3 Cleaning the battery terminal clamp and

the battery terminal
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Optimum contact is ensured if the components to be screwed on

are tightened to the specified torque after cleaning.

formation material “Maintenance man‐
ual for heating, ventilation and air con‐
ditioning system”

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♦ A/C service station -VAS 6007A-
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♦ A/C service station with rinsing device -VAS 6337-
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♦ Adapter case, car kit, VW/Audi -VAS 6338/1-
♦ Adapter case, commercial vehicle kit -VAS 6338/50-
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♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
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Cleaning housing covers of the Hydronic “DW5S” ⇒ page 20

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♦ The seal (sealing film) is self-adhesive. It protects the heater
and its electronic components against the unallowed ingress
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2.5.2 Rinsing (cleaning) refrigerant circuit with

R134a refrigerant
WARNING
If you suspect that chemical substances have been put in the

vehicle's refrigerant circuit in order to seal leaks, do not con‐
nect the A/C service station and do not vacuum-extract the
refrigerant.
Chemical substances for sealing off leaks cause deposits to
be formed in the refrigerant circuit; these deposits impair prop‐
er functioning of the air-conditioning system and lead to failure
of the air-conditioning system (and your A/C service station).
Draw the customer's attention to the fact that his air-condition‐
ing system contains substances that have not been approved
by VW. You cannot empty or repair this air-conditioning sys‐
tem.

Amarok 2011 ➤
Note
♦ VW rejects the use of chemical substances for sealing leaks

in the refrigerant circuit.
♦ Chemical substances used to seal leaks in the refrigerant cir‐
cuit usually react with the ambient air and the humidity this air
contains. They lead to deposits in the refrigerant circuit (and
your A/C service station), causing functional impairments at
the valves and other components with which they come into
contact. These deposits cannot be completely removed from
the components (not even by rinsing).
♦ From the outside, you cannot usually detect chemical sub‐
stances used to seal leaks in the refrigerant circuit. The nec‐
essary sticker which has to be glued on for marking purposes
has usually been removed. You should therefore be careful
when working on a vehicle whose past history you do not
know.
• In order to remove dirt (e.g. abraded matter from a defective

air-conditioning compressor) as well as old refrigerant oil as
cleanly as possible and with as little work as possible, rinse
the refrigerant circuit with R134a refrigerant.
Note
How to rinse a refrigerant circuit is explained in the ⇒ Volkswagen

ServiceNet; Volkswagen TV; API Online; OR Volkswagen TV Net;
API / PKW under Modules, Body, and then the information broad‐
cast on 8.06.2005 “Rinsing the refrigerant circuit of a Golf Plus as
an example”.
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service station you do have if the station is of the right type

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♦ In the case of vehicles with threaded connections to the re‐

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frigerant circuit, adapter -V.A.G 1785/1- to adapter -V.A.G

1785/8- from the adapter case, car kit, VW/Audi -VAS 6338/1-
or adapter case, commercial vehicle kit -VAS 6338/50- , can
be used. In the case of vehicles with threaded connections to
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the air-conditioning compressor and collecting receptacle, two

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adapters -V.A.G 1785/8- are necessary.

♦ The adapter cases also contain a filling hose -VAS 6338/31-
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– Drain refrigerant circuit.

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and the filling hose -VAS 6338/31- ) or
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from the adapter case, car kit, VW/Audi -VAS 6338/1- .
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The collecting receptacle could be rinsed but, because of its large
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frigerant is vacuum-extracted, the connecting receptacle freezes
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up severely and the vacuum-extraction process takes much lon‐
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– Remove fluid container ⇒ Heating, air-conditioning system
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(vehicle-specific, not necessary for all vehicles) and connect

the refrigerant pipes to each other (using the adapters and the
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♦ When boring it open, make sure that the sealing surfaces

on the expansion valve are not damaged.
♦ Otherwise, refrigerant will escape.

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Note
♦ Before the expansion valve is drilled open open, some parts

have to be removed from it.
♦ There are different types of expansion valve. In the case of
type -A-, you have to remove parts -B-, -C- and -D-. Then,
detach the regulating element -E- from part -D-. Following this,
you drill open the expansion valve in area -F-, using a suitable
drill (diameter 6 mm).
♦ In the case of type -G-, you must remove parts -H-, -I- and
-K- and then drill open area -L-, using a suitable drill (diameter
6 mm).
♦ Remove drilling residue (filings) from the drilled-open expan‐
sion valve.
♦ Re-install parts -B-, -C- and -D- in the case of type -A- or part
-H- in the case of type -G-.
Note
In the case of vehicles with 2 evaporators, the circuit for the sec‐
ond evaporator is to be detached from the circuit of the first
evaporator and then rinsed in a separate step ⇒ Heating, air-
conditioning system .
Rinsing
– Check the amount of refrigerant in the refrigerant bottle; it must
contain at least 7 kg of R134a refrigerant.
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– Connect return hose (low-pressure or intake side) of the A/C

service station to the output of the rinsing device for refrigerant
circuits.
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– Connect the input of the rinsing device for refrigerant circuits

to the high-pressure line leading to the air-conditioning com‐
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pressor with the help of an adapter (line with smaller diameter).

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Note
♦ The components must always be rinsed in the direction oppo‐

site to the refrigerant's direction of flow during operation of the
air-conditioning system.
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black or viscous or there are a lot of filings in the refrigerant
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circuit), the filter is to be replaced after the refrigerant circuit is
rinsed. In the case of a refrigerant circuit that is so contami‐
nated, it is also useful to rinse the refrigerant circuit again after
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♦ Depending on the type of contamination, dirt (old refrigerant

oil and abraded matter from the air-conditioning compressor)
is deposited on the sight glass(es) of the rinsing device for
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– Switch A/C service station on and rinse refrigerant circuit (du‐

ration approx. 1 to 1.5 hours for a rinsing cycle with 3 rinsing
runs).

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Note
♦ Rinsing of a refrigerant circuit is to be carried out in accordance

with the operating instructions for the A/C service station.
♦ The container for old oil holds only approx. 125 cm3 of refrig‐
erant oil, depending on the type of A/C service station. If a
system has to be rinsed with a larger amount of refrigerant oil,
it may be necessary to drain the old-oil container after the first
rinsing run of a rinsing cycle.
♦ Keep an eye on the refrigerant that flows back out of the re‐
frigerant circuit. The refrigerant circuit has been cleaned only
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automatically in accordance with the program of the A/C service
station)
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♦ After the station is switched on, the rinsing circuit (refrigerant
circuit with connecting hoses and the rinsing device for refrig‐
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start the next steps manually, depending on the type of A/C
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♦ After the specified amount of refrigerant has been pumped in,
the heater of the rinsing device for refrigerant circuits is switch‐
ed on, for example, depending on the type of A/C service
station and rinsing device for refrigerant circuits (only if the
refrigerant is extracted in gaseous form from the rinsing device
for refrigerant circuits).
♦ Once the refrigerant has been extracted, the heater (if there is
one) of the rinsing device for refrigerant circuits is switched off
(it is possible that the refrigerant circuit will then be briefly
evacuated again, depending on the type of equipment). After
evacuation, the refrigerant oil extracted from the refrigerant
circuit is separated by the A/C service station.
♦ The sequential procedure of filling, extracting (and evacuating)
refrigerant is repeated twice (i.e. three times altogether).
♦ After the third extraction, the rinsing circuit is evacuated, de‐
pending on the type of A/C service station.

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– After a rinsing cycle, check the sight glass(es) of the rinsing

device for refrigerant circuits and, if they are dirty, clean them
in accordance with the operating instructions for the rinsing
device for refrigerant circuits or the A/C service station. Carry
out a rinsing cycle again to be on the safe side. One rinsing
run is sufficient (approx. 30 min).
– Check the pressure in the refrigerant circuit, making sure that
there is no excess pressure in the refrigerant circuit (briefly
evacuate the refrigerant circuit again, if necessary).
– Remove the connections to the A/C service station from the
vehicle's refrigerant circuit. Make sure that there is no excess
pressure in the refrigerant circuit.
– Replace the following components (depending on vehicle):
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components of refrigerant circuit) and refill the circuit with the
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specified amount of fresh refrigerant oil ⇒ Vehicle-specific re‐
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♦ In the "genuine (i.e. VW)" air-conditioning compressor, there

is a certain predetermined amount of refrigerant oil. In the case
of vehicles with 2 evaporators, it is possible that you will have
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already in the circuit ⇒ Vehicle-specific repair manual
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♦ If the air-conditioning compressor does not need to be re‐
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– Start up the air-conditioning system as prescribed ⇒ Heating,
air-conditioning system .

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2.5.3 Cleaning plug mantle on supplementary

heater
1 - Plug mantle for B1LC; B3LP and B3LC heaters
- (fibre metal)
2 - Plug mantle for D1LC; D3LP and D3LC heaters
- (screen)
– Pull plug mantle out of plug socket by the lug -arrow A- with
the help of pliers.
– Clean coked plug mantle with brass wire brush (commercially
available) and, if necessary, replace.
– Blow out hole for plug ventilation -arrow B- with compressed
air.
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“Contra Sept” neutralises dirt in the form of microbes and bacteria
directly on the evaporator.
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In order to enable access to the evaporator, preparatory work and

different spraying lances are necessary, e.g. V.A.G 1538/5; V.A.G
1538/6 or V.A.G 1538/7.
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The cleaning solution for D 600 100 A2 evaporators comes with

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Current devices and spraying lances can be found in ⇒ Service‐ s
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Danger of freezing injuries.
If refrigerant circuit has not been evacuated, refrigerant can
escape.
Extract refrigerant before opening refrigerant circuit.
Note
Before installing the heat exchanger, check the foam base -1- and
the all-round seal of the roof air-conditioning system -2- for dam‐
age and looseness. If necessary, replace them.

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– Before installing the heat exchanger, clean the seal's contact

surface -3- on the roof of the vehicle.
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Cleaning and removing excess adhesive on the retaining plate for

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the interior mirror with rain sensor ⇒ page 28

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Cleaning work on windscreen ⇒ page 29

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Cleaning work on the side window ⇒ page 30 p by
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Cleaning work on door outer seal ⇒ page 30 Prote AG.
Cleaning work if a mirror base has fallen off or if new mirror base
is to be fitted ⇒ page 30
Cleaning work when a hard top is to be fitted ⇒ page 30
Cleaning work before renewal of emblems etc. ⇒ page 31
Cleaning work before replacement of protective film (transparent)
⇒ page 31
Cleaning water drainage hoses (Polo Classic) ⇒ page 32
Cleaning water drainage hoses (Polo Variant) ⇒ page 33
Cleaning water drainage hoses (Transporter) ⇒ page 33
2.6.1 Cleaning and removing excess adhe‐

sive on the retaining plate for the interior
mirror with rain sensor
– 0,5 ... 1 hour after attaching mirror base, carefully remove ad‐
hesive tap.

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– Scrape off the still-soft adhesive residue, using a suitable

spatula.
– Completely remove any remaining adhesive residue with a
primer applicator or cloth soaked in cleaning solution.
2.6.2 Cleaning in the event of dirt caused by

adhesive sealing material
– Use of the adhesive remover -D 002 000 10- as a cleaning
agent is recommended. When this work is being done, the
safety relations must be observed.
WARNING
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2.6.4 Cleaning work on the retaining plate for

the interior mirror with rain sensor
– All adhesive and primer residue must be removed down as far
as the initial ceramic coating.
– Cleaning bonding surface with cleaning solution D 009 401 04.
Note
Allow for a drying time of at least 10 minutes.

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2.6.5 Cleaning work on the side window

– Clean a 20 mm wide strip all round the edge of the side window
in the sliding door -1- with the cleaning solution -D 009 401
04- .
– Then, dry the window edge with a lint-free cloth. agen
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2.6.8 Cleaning work when a hard top is to be

fitted
– Remove residual adhesive sealing material at points where
hard top and body are connected to each other.
– Clean the points where the hard top and body are connected
to each other, using silicone remover -LSE 020 000 A3- .

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– Apply PUR adhesive sealing material -AKD 476 KD5- in white

to all the points of connection -arrow-.
2.6.9 Cleaning work before renewal of em‐

blems etc.
– Before removing an emblem etc., heat it with the hot-air blower
-V.A.G 1416- .
– Lever off an emblem etc. from the rear lid with the removal
wedge -3409- , for example.
– Remove any remaining adhesive residue, using the adhesive
strip remover -VAS 6349- .
– Thoroughly clean the bonding surface directly before bonding,
using adhesive remover -D 002 000 10- .
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– Spray a thin film of soapy water onto the surface of the outer
panel, using a spray bottle.
– Pull backing of the bonding surface off the protective film.
– Apply and align protective film.
– Push out the water under the film, using a plastic wiping blade
with a paper tissue wrapped around it.
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The paper tissue is needed to ensure that the hard edge of the
plastic wiping blade does not scratch the film.
2.6.11 Cleaning water drainage hoses (Polo Classic)
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Note
An auxiliary tool - a probe which is approx. 2,300 mm long and

made of speedometer drive shaft cores - is recommended for
cleaning.
2.6.12 Cleaning water drainage hoses

The water drainage hoses at the front are routed through or along
the A-pillars and end in the plenum chamber. Cleaning is carried
out from the sliding/tilting roof aperture.
The water drainage hoses at the rear are routed through the D-
pillars and end in the water drainage valves behind the bumper
cover. Cleaning is carried out from the lower end of the hoses.
The bumper or the luggage compartment trim must be removed
for this.
Note
An auxiliary tool - a probe which is approx. 2,300 mm long and

made of speedometer drive shaft cores - is recommended for
cleaning.
2.6.13 Cleaning water drainage hoses (Trans‐

porter)
The water drainage hoses at the front are routed on the A-pillars
and end at the partition wall in the engine compartment. Cleaning
is carried out from the sliding/tilting roof aperture.
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The water drainage hoses at the rear are routed through the D-
pillars and end in the rear wheel housings. Cleaning is carried out
from the wheel housing and, to do this, the wheel housing liner
must be removed.

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lines with compressed air (max. 10 bar) before installing the gear‐
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– Remove the ATF lines -1- off the ATF cooler. When doing this,
counterhold on the connecting piece -2-.
– Attach a hose to the ATF line and secure with a hose clip.
Place the other end of the hose in a suitable container.
– Blow out ATF line with compressed air.
– Attach hose to other ATF line and repeat the procedure.
Note
♦ Always replace the O-rings of the ATF lines.

♦ Wet the O-rings with ATF.
2.7.2 Removing locking agent from threaded

holes
– Remove locking agent from all threaded holes.
Note
Cleaning can be carried out with a screw tap.

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2.7.3 Cleaning work on the clutch
Note
Clean splines of drive shaft and, if the clutch plate has been used,
clean the splines of the hub. Remove corrosion and apply a very
thin layer of lubricating grease for male splines of clutch plates -
G 000 100- to the splines. Then, move the clutch plate back and
forth on the drive shaft until the hub moves easily on the shaft.
Remove excess grease.
– In order to reduce the smell of a burned clutch, the clutch

housing as well as the stopping face of the flywheel must be
thoroughly cleaned with a cloth.
2.7.4 Cleaning work on bolts and nuts
Note
Residual locking agent must be removed from all threaded holes

into which self-locking bolts are screwed; this is done with a screw
tap. Otherwise, there is a danger that the bolts will shear off when
refitted.
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3 Service work
This chapter provides information on the following subjects:
♦ Information reference flexible or fixed service ⇒ page 38
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– Referring to vehicle data sticker ⇒ page 59 , check if vehicle
is equipped with following PR numbers:
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3.1.2 Flexible service

The flexible service enables long service intervals, depending on
individual driving style and the conditions under which the vehicle
is used.
Note
For the flexible service, special LongLife engine oil is required

⇒ page 42 .
Vehicles with PR number “QG1” or “QI6/QI8” are set up for flexible

service before they leave the factory. This means that these ve‐
hicles have a flexible service interval display ⇒ page 39 and are
fitted with the following components:
♦ Flexible service interval display in dash panel insert
♦ Engine oil level sensor
♦ Brake pad wear indicator (if fitted)
For vehicles with flexible service the service interval is determined
by the control unit and is indicated on service interval display
(SID) ⇒ page 39 .
Therefore the service intervals are flexible.
38 3. Service work
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3.1.3 Fixed service

For vehicles with a fixed service, fixed services are calculated.
This means that the indicated mileage or time intervals have al‐
ready been determined and specified by Volkswagen Commer‐
cial Vehicles. For normal operating conditions achieving these
service intervals is technically assured.
Therefore the service intervals are fixed.
For vehicles
♦ Which have not been delivered with extended servicing inter‐
vals (ESI) (PR numbers “QG0”, “QG2”, “QI1”, “QI2”, “QI3”,
“QI4”, “QI5”, “QI7”.
♦ When the extended servicing interval (ESI) was stopped.
♦ When no LongLife engine oil was used.
The fixed service applies.
These non-flexible service intervals apply to all types of service
including an engine oil change.
Vehicles with PR number “QG0”.
The vehicles are “not” factory-fitted with components for flexible
service. Fixed service intervals apply for maintenance.
Vehicles with PR number “QG2”
The PR number is valid only to ►2012.
For these vehicles the flexible service is not factory-activated.
Therefore, these vehicles have a fixed service interval display
⇒ page 39 and for maintenance the fixed service intervals (rigid
service intervals) apply. These vehicles are fitted with the follow‐
ing components:
♦ Fixed service interval display in dash panel insert
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♦ The result of the evaluation is a measure of the deterioration

of the oil due to thermal load.
♦ Oil deterioration is the decisive factor in determining the dis‐
tance that can still be driven before the next service.
Note
For vehicles with a flexible service but which are serviced ac‐
cording to fixed service intervals, the service interval display must
be recoded to “non-flexible” ⇒ page 143 .
Fixed service interval display (only vehicles with a fixed service)

Calculation of service intervals:
♦ The service interval for vehicles with a fixed service is calcu‐
lated in fixed service intervals. This means that the mileage or
time values have been previously determined and specified by
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
♦ For normal operating conditions achieving these service in‐
tervals is technically assured.
3.2 Service tables

The following chapter contains the well-known service tables with
the service specifications of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehi‐
cles brand. Since, in the past, individual service specifications
were set up in various markets, mostly through severe operating
conditions, these are listed in service tables with specific devia‐
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service inspection.
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(or sticker: your next service).
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♦ VW engine oil standards ⇒ page 42

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fuel
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coded to fixed intervals every 15,000 km or 1 year (petrol en‐
gine)
Oil change service (fixed): YES
every 20,000 km or 1 year (diesel en‐
gine)
Interval service (fixed): YES
max. 30,000 km or 2 years (petrol en‐
gine)
max. 40,000 km or 2 years (diesel en‐
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3. Service work 41
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Amarok 2013►
Service intervals 2013►
From - to PR No. Service: Indication on SID
Intervals (with oil change)
2013► QI1 Oil change service (fixed): YES
every 5,000 km or 1 year
QI2 Oil change service (fixed): YES
every 10,000 mi or 1 year
QI1, QI2, QI3, QI4, QI5, QI7 Interval service (fixed): YES
every 30,000 km or 2 years (petrol
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DIESEL ENGINES
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4-cylinder 507 00 1) 4-cylinder 507 00 1)
(with Bosch EDC 17 505 01 2) (with Bosch EDC 17 505 012)
TDI common rail with die‐ TDI common rail with die‐
sel particulate filter) sel particulate filter)
4-cylinder 507 00 1) 4-cylinder 507 00 1)
(with Bosch EDC 17 505 012) (with Bosch EDC 17 505 012)
TDI common rail without TDI common rail without
diesel particulate filter) diesel particulate filter)
1) Only for markets where diesel complies with EN 590.

2) Only for markets with elevated sulphur content in diesel fuel.
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or the service interval indicator on the display of the dash panel
insert serves as a reminder.
♦ For combined kilometre and time display applies: whichever
occurs first.
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Amarok 2010 ►
Service interval 2010 ►2012
From to Engine/ Service: Indication on SID
Engine code/ Intervals (with oil change)
PR No./Remarks
2010 ▶ Diesel engines with high Oil change service depending on sul‐ YES
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fuel
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Fuel quality (EN590) ◀ 500 ppm 500-2,000 ppm 2,000-4,000 ppm ► 4,000 ppm
Change interval ESI 20 tkm/1 year 10 tkm/1 year 7.5 tkm/1 year 5 tkm/1 year
Abu Dhabi X
Afghanistan X
Egypt X
Albania X
Algeria X
Angola X
Equatorial Guinea X
Armenia X
Azerbaijan X
Ethiopia X
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Australia X
Bahamas X
Bahrain X
Bangladesh X
Belgium X
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French Guyana X
Gabon X
Gambia X
Georgia X
Ghana X
Gibraltar X
Greece X
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Guadeloupe X
Guatemala X
Guinea X
Guinea-Bissau X
Guyana X
Haiti X
Honduras X
Hong Kong X
India X
Indonesia X
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Latvia X
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Liberia X
Libya X
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Myanmar (Burma) X
Namibia X
Nepal X
New Caledonia X
New Zealand X
Nicaragua X
Netherlands X
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Niger X
Nigeria X
North Korea X
Norway X
Oman X
Austria X
Pakistan X
Palestinian Territories X
Panama X
Papua New Guinea X
Paraguay X
Pacific driving on the left X
Pacific driving on the right X
Peru
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Poland X
Portugal X
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Swaziland X
Syria X
Tajikistan X
Taiwan X
Tanzania X
Thailand X
Togo X
Trinidad and Tobago X
Chad X
Czech Republic X
Tunisia X
Turkey X
Turkmenistan X
Uganda X
Ukraine X
Hungary X
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Amarok ► 2012
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Electrics
♦ Relay for battery disconnection (if fitted): remove ⇒ page 84
• Vehicles with transport equipment
♦ Battery: Check battery terminal clamps by hand for tightness ⇒ page 81
♦ Battery: Perform visual check and check magic eye (if fitted) ⇒ page 84
♦ Four-wheel drive fuse: Insert (PR number “1x1”) ⇒ page 107
♦ Vehicle system test: Perform ⇒ page 104
♦ Radio code: Request (customer should be informed of radio code IF DESIRED) ⇒ page 131
Vehicle interior
50 3. Service work
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♦ All switches, electrical consumers, sockets, gauges and other control elements: Check
function
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♦ Towing eyes: remove

• Place towing eye in vehicle tool kit and fit cover to bumper
Tyres
♦ Spare wheel tyre: Check condition and inflation pressure (if fitted) ⇒ page 89
♦ Front left tyre: Check condition and inflation pressure ⇒ page 89
♦ Rear left tyre: Check condition and inflation pressure ⇒ page 89
♦ Rear right tyre: Check condition and inflation pressure ⇒ page 89
♦ Front right tyre: Check condition and inflation pressure ⇒ page 89
♦ Wheel securing bolts: Tighten to specified torque ⇒ page 130
Vehicle, bottom
♦ Vehicle from below (without removing underbody protection): Perform visual check for ⇒ page 146
leaks and damage ⇒ page 110
♦ Engine, CV joint boots/bellows, brake system, steering, axles, gearbox/final drive, ho‐
ses, fluid reservoirs/containers
3. Service work 51
Amarok 2011 ➤

♦ Vehicle underside (floor pan): Perform visual check for damage ⇒ page 146
♦ Brake system: Perform visual check for leaks and damage ⇒ page 92
Engine compartment
♦ Engine and components in engine compartment (from above): Perform visual check for ⇒ page 126
leaks and damage
♦ Window wash/wipe system and headlight washer system: Check function and settings; ⇒ page 134
replenish to maximum level
♦ Engine oil level: Check (observe VW engine oil standards if replenishing) ⇒ page 122
♦ Coolant level: Check level is at maximum ⇒ page 115
♦ Brake fluid: Change ⇒ page 100

• For stock vehicles and vehicles in storage whose standing period of 6 months or more,
the brake fluid must be renewed.
♦ Brake fluid level: Check level is at maximum ⇒ page 100
♦ Power assisted steering: Check fluid level ⇒ page 144
Documentation/final checks
♦ Number and function of keys: Check, wipe off grease if necessary
♦ Vehicle data sticker: Stick into service schedule and in vehicle ⇒ page 59
♦ Service schedule: Enter delivery inspection, enter a cross for the 1st service and com‐
plete vehicle data in service schedule, see “Vehicle delivery documentation”
♦ Interval service for vehicles with LongLife service (PR No. QG1) 1)
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3.3.2 Scopes of service
Note
♦ The various types of service can be combined under certain

circumstances (oil change or interval service in conjunction
with an inspection service). Whereupon doubly listed activities
are only charged once.
♦ Depending on the vehicle equipment and the conditions under
which the vehicle is used, additional maintenance measures
may need to be performed when services are due.
♦ It is possible to have additional work done outside the service
intervals, with account being taken of the entries in the service
schedule (or service sticker: “Your next service dates”).
♦ If faults are found within the scope of servicing which make
repair measures necessary, the customer must be informed
and the additional work invoiced separately where necessary.
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lights, rear fog light, number plate light, turn signals, hazard warning lights
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X ♦ Paint: Perform visual check for damage and corrosion, interior and exterior when doors
and bonnet/rear lid/flaps are open
⇒ page 145
X • Bonnet catch: Clean, ensure attachment is secure and lubricate
⇒ page 6
X X • Windscreen: Perform visual check for damage
Tyres
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Amarok 2011 ➤

1) 2) 3)
X ♦ Tread depth, condition, wear pattern, age, inflation pressure (including spare tyre):
Check, rectify as necessary
⇒ page 89
Vehicle from below
X ♦ Engine and components in engine compartment (from below), gearbox, final drive, rear
axle and protective bellows: Perform visual check for leaks and damage
♦ If fluid loss is greater than can be expected through normal use, determine cause and
rectify using a special order
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⇒ page 92
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⇒ page 122
X ♦ Brake fluid: Change (after 3 years from initial registration and then every 2 years)
⇒ page 95
X ♦ Brake fluid level (depending on lining wear): Check (observe specification )
⇒ page 100
X ♦ Brake system and shock absorbers: Perform visual check for leaks and damage
⇒ page 95
X ♦ Power assisted steering: Check fluid level
⇒ page 144
X ♦ Air filter with saturation indicator in dash panel insert: Check
• In countries with high levels of dust, a new dust and pollen filter must be fitted as a sep‐
arate job order
⇒ page 118
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1) 2) 3)
X ♦ Cooling system: Check frost protection and coolant level, replenish if necessary
• Specified antifreeze value: “-25 °C” In countries with an arctic climate “-35 °C”
⇒ page 115
Final checks
X ♦ Headlight adjustment: Check, if necessary adjust
X ♦ Vehicle system test: Perform
X X ♦ Reset service interval display
X X X ♦ “Your next service” sticker: Enter next due date 1) and attach service sticker to driver side
door pillar (B-pillar)
X ♦ Breakdown set (if fitted): Check (renew tyre inflation bottle with sealant if use-by date has
expired)
X X ♦ Road test: Perform
3.3.3 Scopes of service, market specific devi‐

ations
This chapter only contains market-specific differences. This
means that all the service activities or time and distance depend‐
ant additional work not listed here are listed in the normal scope
of service work.
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work
♦ Brake fluid: Change (comply with specification ) Every 2 years ⇒ page 95
• Check whether brake fluid service is due.
♦ Air filter: Clean housing and renew filter element Every 90,000 km ⇒ page 118
or
– Reset programmed values in engine control unit -J623- 6 years
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• That does not conform with standard “DIN EN 590”
• and has an elevated sulphur content (>2000 ppm)
⇒ page 113
♦ Fuel filter: Drain water - if vehicle runs on diesel fuel Every 20,000 km
⇒ page 114
♦ Camshaft drive toothed belt: Check Every 40,000 km
• Valid in “dusty” regions, diesel engines
⇒ page 148
♦ Fuel filter: Renew – if vehicle runs on diesel fuel
⇒ page 113
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Measure: Interval
♦ Dust and pollen filter (cabin filter): Clean housing Every 60,000 km
and renew filter element
⇒ page 110
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• Applies for petrol engines
⇒ page 112
♦ Toothed belt for water pump: renew
• Applies to petrol engines
⇒ page 148
♦ Toothed belt for balancer shaft: renew
• Applies to petrol engines
⇒ page 148
♦ Diesel particulate filter (if fitted): Interrogate ash At 200,000 km then every 40,000 km
mass (saturation level)
⇒ page 80
♦ Camshaft drive toothed belt and toothed belt ten‐ Every 210,000 km
sioning roller: Renew
• Valid for diesel engines
⇒ page 148
♦ Timing chain: Renew Every 300,000 km
• Applies for petrol engines
⇒ page 134
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Measure: Interval
♦ Camshaft drive toothed belt: Check Every 2 years
⇒ page 148
♦ Dust and pollen filter (cabin filter): Clean housing
and renew filter element
⇒ page 110
♦ Air filter: Clean housing and renew filter element Every 3 years
♦ Valid in “dusty” regions
• In countries with high levels of dust, a new dust and
pollen filter must be fitted as a separate job order
♦ Emissions test: Perform (every 12 months in Ger‐ 3 years after initial registration and then every 2 years
many for commercial passenger transport, e.g.
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4 General
♦ Sticker ⇒ page 62
♦ Entries in service schedule ⇒ page 63
♦ Severe conditions ⇒ page 60
♦ Vehicle identification number (chassis number) ⇒ page 59
♦ Vehicle data sticker ⇒ page 59
♦ Engine code and engine number ⇒ page 60
♦ Countries with high levels of dust ⇒ page 60
4.1 Vehicle identification number (chassis

number)
A vehicle identification number is located behind the windscreen
on the driver side.
Second vehicle identification number is located on right side of
longitudinal member and can be seen in right wheel housing
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The sticker shows the following vehicle data.

1 - Vehicle identification number (chassis number)
2 - Vehicle type, engine output, gearbox
3 - Engine and gearbox code letters, paint number, interior equip‐
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4 - Optional equipment, PR numbers
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4.5 Countries with high levels of dust

The countries with high levels of dust are indicated in this chapter.
Country Dusty country
Abu Dhabi X
Afghanistan X
Egypt X
Algeria X
Angola X
Equatorial Guinea X
Argentina X
Armenia X
Azerbaijan X
Ethiopia X
Australia X
Bangladesh X
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Laos X
Lesotho X
Lebanon X
Liberia X
Libya X
Madagascar X
Malawi X
Mali X
Singapore X
Somalia X
Sri Lanka/Maledives, X
South Africa, Sudan
Surinam X
Swaziland X
Tanzania X
Thailand X
Togo X
Chad X
Tunisia X
Turkey X
Turkmenistan X
USA-2 X
Uzbekistan X
Venezuela X
United Arab Emirates X
Vietnam X
Belarus X
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Country Dusty country

West Sahara X
4.6 Sticker
♦ Attaching service sticker “Your next service dates”
⇒ page 62 .
♦ Attaching “vehicle data sticker” into customer service schedule
and in vehicle ⇒ page 62
4.6.1 Attaching service sticker “Your next

service dates”
Service sticker “Your next service dates”
– Enter next service due: Enter a cross according to “service
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Installation position of vehicle data sticker ⇒ page 59

1 - Week of production
2 - PR number
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the replacement is carried out.
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changed, to document this in the service schedule. This also ss o
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♦ Reading ash mass (saturation level) of diesel particulate filter
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⇒ page 80
♦ Battery: Check battery terminal clamps for secure seating
⇒ page 81 .
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♦ Battery: Check magic eye ⇒ page 84
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♦ Battery: Perform visual check ⇒ page 84
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♦ Brake fluid: Change ⇒ page 95

♦ Climatronic: Set temperature to 22 °C ⇒ page 101
♦ Thickness of brake pads and condition of front brake discs and
rear drum brake linings: check ⇒ page 93
♦ Window regulators: Check positioning (open and close func‐
tions) ⇒ page 102
♦ Performing vehicle system test ⇒ page 104
♦ Connecting vehicle diagnosis tester ⇒ page 102
♦ Bonnet catch: Clean, ensure attachment is secure and lubri‐
cate ⇒ page 127
♦ Protective bellows: Visual check ⇒ page 110
♦ Poly V-belt: Check condition ⇒ page 111
♦ Fuel system: Bleed (diesel engine) ⇒ page 114
♦ Fuel filter: Drain water (diesel engine) ⇒ page 114
♦ Fuel filter: Renew (diesel engine) ⇒ page 113
♦ Cooling system: Check frost protection and coolant level
⇒ page 115
♦ Paint: Perform visual check for damage and corrosion, interior
and exterior when doors and bonnet/rear lid/flaps are open
⇒ page 145
♦ Steering: Check bellows/boots for leaks and damage
⇒ page 151
♦ Air filter: Clean housing and renew filter element
⇒ page 118
♦ Air filter with saturation indicator: Check saturation indicator
⇒ page 121
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♦ Engine and components in engine compartment (from above

and below): Perform visual check for leaks and damage
⇒ page 126
♦ Engine oil: Drain or extract; renew oil filter and replenish en‐
gine oil ⇒ page 122
♦ Oil level: Check ⇒ page 122
♦ Check breakdown set ⇒ page 128 .
♦ Performing road test ⇒ page 129
♦ Wheel securing bolts: Tighten to specified torque olks
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♦ Doors: Grease door arrester ⇒ page 145
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♦ Windscreen wash/wipe system and headlight washer system:
Check function and settings ⇒ page 134
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♦ Windscreen wiper blades: Check park position ⇒ page 137 .
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♦ Headlight adjustment: Check, if necessary adjust

⇒ page 138
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♦ Service interval display: Reset ⇒ page 141
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♦ Service interval display: Adapt (export) ⇒ page 143
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♦ Underbody protection: Perform visual check for damage
⇒ page 146
♦ Removing and installing skid plate ⇒ page 150
♦ Camshaft drive toothed belt: Check condition ⇒ page 148
♦ Camshaft drive toothed belt: Renew ⇒ page 148
♦ Spark plugs: Renew ⇒ page 149
5.1 Lifting the vehicle

♦ Safety notes ⇒ page 66
♦ Lifting the vehicle ⇒ page 66
♦ Alternative ways of lifting the vehicle ⇒ page 73
♦ Additional support of vehicle ⇒ page 77
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♦ Laden vehicles are only allowed to be raised using wheel
lifts as main support. If wheels need to be removed, it is
also permissible to lift laden vehicles by means of pris‐
matic supports under the rear axle tube. If this is not
possible because work is to be performed on rear axle, the
load must be removed from the vehicle.
♦ If vehicle is jacked up with a workshop jack in order to work
underneath it, it must be securely supported using suitable
stands.
5.1.2 Lifting the vehicle

This chapter indicates different ways of lifting the vehicle. Please
comply with the safety notes in chapter ⇒ page 66 and the in‐
structions for lifting the vehicle.
Amarok 2011 ➤
Note
♦ Raising vehicle with wheel lifts should mainly be done for all
assembly work on vehicle.
♦ Only use support points listed in document when assembly
work is performed on running gear or on axles.
♦ Vehicle must under no circumstances be raised on sills, oth‐
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supports -1- as shown in illustration, exactly under rear axle
tube.
– Position front support arms of lifting platform with rubber plate
supports under front frame screw connection -2- and -3-.
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– If necessary, secure vehicle additionally with tensioning straps

-T10038- -4- directly on frame of front and rear support arms
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– Front support arms of lifting platform with rubber plate sup‐

ports are positioned in area of front bolted gearbox cross
member.
– Rear support arms of lifting platform with rubber plate supports
-1- are positioned in front of front leaf spring supports -2- under
vehicle frame.
– If necessary, vehicle can be additionally secured with tension‐
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support arms of lifting platform.
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5.1.3 Alternative ways of lifting the vehicle

This chapter indicates different ways of lifting the vehicle. Please
comply with the safety notes in chapter ⇒ page 66 and the in‐
structions for alternative ways of lifting the vehicle.
Note
♦ If work is to be done on the running gear, e.g. removal of front axle and rear axle, another way of raising the
vehicle is to use jacks in front of the rear axle tube.
♦ The vehicle may only be lifted at points indicated in order to avoid damaging vehicle and to prevent vehicle
from tipping.
♦ Laden vehicles must be unloaded before being raised.
♦ Vehicle must under no circumstances be raised on sills or front leaf spring supports, otherwise it will slip off
and its body could be seriously damaged.
♦ To avoid damage, make sure that no electrical cables, brake lines or fuel lines become trapped.
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Alternative lift for front of vehicle

– Front support arms -1- of lifting platform with rubber plate sup‐
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– Front support arms of lifting platform with rubber plate sup‐
member.
– The rear support arms of the lifting platform with anti-slip discs
-V.A.G 1994- -1- are positioned in front of the front leaf spring
support -2- under the vehicle frame.
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– Alternatively, height-adjustable stands -2- can be positioned

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5.3 Reading ash mass (saturation level) of

diesel particulate filter
Note
♦ The ash mass test provides information on the saturation level

of the particulate filter volume.
♦ After a certain running time diesel particulate filters must be
exchanged, because of ash deposits.

– Pull on handbrake.
– Manual gearbox: Gear lever in neutral
– Connecting vehicle diagnosis tester ⇒ page 102
– Switch on ignition.
– Select the »Guided functions« field on the screen.
– Select "Engine" as the vehicle system and -J623- as the en‐
gine control unit; press Read.
– Read measured value block -J623-.
– Select measured value block 68, second measured value
»Ash mass« and confirm with the Done button.
– Follow instructions on display.
– End the test.
– Switch off ignition and detach vehicle diagnosis tester from the
vehicle.
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Axle mass DPF

Please observe the limits for maximum carbon black loading (val‐
ues are indicated in the following table):
Engine Emis‐ Limit for changing DPF First test for DPF exchange
sions (ash volume in ml or ash mass in (km or mi)
stand‐ g)
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2.0l, 4-cylinder EU5 175ml 200,000 km
TDI Common Rail
5.4 Battery: Check battery terminal clamps

for secure seating
♦ Specified torques: Battery ⇒ page 83
♦ Battery: Check battery terminal clamps for secure seating
⇒ page 81 .
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♦ A securely seated battery clamp ensures trouble free function
and long service life of the battery.
♦ The battery is located in engine compartment.
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– Battery installation position ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27

– Switch off ignition, all electrical consumers and withdraw igni‐
tion key.
Note
It can be necessary to remove battery positive terminal cover,

depending on equipment variant.
– Check whether battery clamps are secure on battery terminals

by moving battery negative cable -1- and battery positive cable
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Caution
♦ After tightening the battery terminal clamps to the prescri‐

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Follow notes regarding battery terminal connections ⇒ page 83 .

Threaded connections Specified torques
Battery -A-: Battery terminal clamps on battery terminals M6 6 Nm
Battery -A-: Securing bolt for battery carrier M8x35 23 Nm
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5.5 Battery: Perform visual check and check

magic eye
– Visual inspection of battery as well as a battery check using
“magic eye”
♦ Battery: Perform visual check ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr.
27
♦ Battery: Check magic eye ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27
♦ Battery with black electrolyte level sticker on the battery
⇒ page 84
5.5.1 Battery with black electrolyte level stick‐

er on the battery
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On vehicles with transport equipment, a battery cut-off relay is
fitted on the battery positive terminal in left engine compartment.
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On RHD vehicles an additional adapter cable is installed to extend

the electrical wiring harness of the battery cut-off relay to connect
the brake fluid reservoir in right engine compartment.
The battery cut-off relay protects the battery from discharging by
electrical consumers not required during transportation from man‐
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Procedure for all vehicles

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Disconnect battery terminal clamp -1- on battery negative ter‐
minal first.
– Separate connector -1- between vehicle side cable and elec‐
trical wiring harness to battery cut-off relay.
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– Unscrew securing bolt (10 mm) -1- of battery cut-off relay from
jump start point for battery positive terminal and remove.
– Loosen hexagon flange nut (10 mm) -1- from battery cut-off
relay and remove cable to main fuse box -2- from connection.
Procedure for RHD vehicles
On RHD vehicles an additional adapter cable is installed to extend
the electrical wiring harness of the battery cut-off relay to connect
the brake fluid reservoir on the right in engine compartment.
– Open cable tie -1- on centre of bulkhead and remove electrical
wiring harness of battery cut-off relay -2- with adapter cable
-3- from cable tie.
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– Remove cable tie by unscrewing it from stud.

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– Remove battery cut-off relay with electrical wiring harness
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– Remove red terminal cap -1- from ashtray and insert it into
thread of jump start point -2-.
– Reconnect battery terminal clamp to battery negative terminal.
– Tighten securing bolt of terminal clamp to specified torque
⇒ page 83 .
– Install battery cover.
Note
If the battery has been reconnected, observe procedures descri‐

bed in ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 .
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5.7 Front passenger front airbag: Check key

switch and “On/Off function”
Note
If the airbag is deactivated, the front airbag, side airbag and cur‐
tain airbag are deactivated on the front passenger side. All other
airbags in the vehicle remain functional.
WARNING
It is only permissible to deactivate the front passenger airbags

if, in exceptional cases, a child's seat has to be used on the
front passenger seat
with the child sitting facing backwards.
Note
The “PASSENGER AIRBAG ON/OFF” switch is located on the

right end of dash panel.

– Check “ON/OFF function” of key switch as follows:
Deactivating front passenger airbags (deactivated)
– Switch off ignition.
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in this example.
The last two digits indicate the year of manufacture; shown as
“04” in this example.
In this case, therefore, “0204” means that the tyre was produced
in the second week of 2004.
5.8.2 Checking condition of tyre

Tests at delivery inspection
– Check following areas of tyre for damage:
♦ »Tyre treads«
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5.8.3 Checking wear pattern

The wear pattern on the front tyres will indicate, for example, if
toe and camber settings should be checked:
♦ Feathering on tread indicates incorrect toe setting.
♦ One-sided tread wear is mainly attributed to incorrect toe and
camber.
If wear of this nature is detected, determine cause by checking
alignment (repair measure).
5.8.4 Tyre tread depth (including spare

wheel): Check and enter
– Check tyre tread depth.
Minimum tread depth: 1.6 mm
WARNING
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individual countries.
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Note
♦ The minimum tread depth is reached when the tyres have

worn down level with the 1.6 mm high tread wear indicators
-arrows- positioned at intervals around the tyre.
♦ If the tread depth is approaching the minimum allowed depth,
inform the customer.
5.8.5 Tyre pressure (including spare wheel):

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Applies to all factory-fitted tyre sizes.
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– Check brake hoses and lines for chafing.
– Check brake connections and fastenings for correct seating,
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5.10.1 Front brake pads

– Measure outer and inner brake pad thickness by visually
checking through the holes of wheel rim (depending on type).
– If necessary, remove the wheel on the driver's side to make it
easier to assess or measure the remaining thickness of the
pads.
– Mark position of wheel in relation to brake disc, in order to
avoid imbalances on vehicle wheel.
– Unscrew wheel securing bolts and remove wheel.
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– Assess or measure inner and outer pad thickness.

a - Pad thickness “without” backplate
Wear limit: 2 mm
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thickness of 2 mm (without backplate) and must be renewed
(repair measure). Inform customer!
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wear! Checking and if necessary replacing the brake discs is
a repair measure.
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Check brake disc for wear.

Working procedure; Running gear ► Brake system ► ⇒ Rep. gr.
46 Brake mechanism ► Repairing front wheel brake.
– If necessary, secure wheel in marked position.
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♦ Brake master cylinder
♦ Hydraulic unit
♦ Brake calipers
♦ Shock absorber
♦ Presence of dust caps on brake fluid bleeder valves
– Ensure that brake hoses are not twisted.
– Additionally ensure that brake hoses do not touch any vehicle
components when steering is at full lock.
– Check brake hoses for porosity or brittleness.
– Check brake hoses and lines for chafing.
– Also check brake connections and fastenings for correct seat‐
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5.12 Brake fluid: Change

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Change brake fluid at front.
– Push collector bottle bleeder hose -1- onto front right-hand
bleeder valve, open bleeder valve and allow appropriate
amount of brake fluid to flow out out (see table).
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– Close bleeder valve again.

Repeat procedure on front left of vehicle.
Sequence Recommended quantity of brake fluid to be changed

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Permissible brake fluid specifications
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Standard 501 14 for optimum function of brake system.
♦ Alternatively, a brake fluid acc. to requirements of US standard
FMVSS 116 DOT4 or DIN ISO 4925 Class 4 can be used.
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♦ Specification is stated on brake fluid packaging.
5.13 Brake fluid level: Check

♦ Checking brake fluid level at delivery inspection ⇒ page 100
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service and inspection service
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♦ When vehicle is in use, fluid level tends to drop slightly due to
lining/pad wear and automatic adjustment.

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Recommended brake fluid level “BEFORE” brake pads are at

wear limit:
• “At MIN marking or just above”, -2-
Then “REPLENISHING IS NOT REQUIRED!”
Recommended brake fluid level, brake pads new or well within
wear limit:
• “Between MIN. and MAX. marking”
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If fluid level is below MIN marking -2-, the brake system must
be checked before fluid is topped up, “Repair measure”!
5.14 Climatronic: Set temperature to 22 °C
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5.15 Window regulators: Check positioning

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hicle diagnostic and service information
system -VAS 5052 A- and select func‐
tions
♦ Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS
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♦ Diagnosis cable 5m -VAS 5051B/1-

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WARNING
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mation system -VAS 5052 A- is placed in the range of
triggered!
♦ During the road test take another person with you who can
operate the vehicle diagnostic, testing and information
system -VAS 5051B- or vehicle diagnostic and service in‐
formation system -VAS 5052 A- from the rear seat.
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♦ Brand
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for “Guided find finding” or “Guided functions”.
– End the system test via function GoTo and End or continue
“Guided fault finding” after changing the operating mode.
Caution
The vehicle must always be delivered to the customer with

event memory cleared.
Static faults
If one or more static faults have been stored in the event memory,
it is advisable to rectify these faults with the help of “Guided trou‐
bleshooting” in consultation with the customer.
Sporadic faults
If only sporadic faults or notes have been stored in the event
memory
and the customer makes no complaints regarding an electronic
vehicle system, the event memory is to be erased.
Clear event memory.
– Start operating mode Vehicle self-diagnosis in system
start screen of vehicle diagnosis, testing and information sys‐
tem -VAS 5051B- or vehicle diagnosis and service information

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There are two ways to clear the event memory:

♦ Clearing event memory by selecting individual control units:
– Select control unit in question individually in overview, select
Read event memory and then press Delete event memo-
ry .
♦ Clearing event memory via function Collection services :

– Call up Collection services on display,
– and then select Delete event memory function.
Note
♦ If all faults have been cleared, it is shown on display.

♦ The diagnosis log can be sent automatically »online«.
The vehicle system test is completed.
5.18 Four-wheel drive: Insert fuse

Insert fuse 46 on fuse holder C -SC46- “4 x 4” four-wheel drive
control unit
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– Release fuse holder C -SC- -1- -arrows- and fold down fuse
holder C -SC- .
– Remove “SC fuse / 25 A” -arrow-, which is attached to dash

panel insert -K- .
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– Select respective control unit “03 - Brake electronics”, “17 -
Dash panel insert” and “19 - Gateway / data bus” individually
in the overview.
– Select Read event memory function and then Erase event
memory .
Note
If all faults have been cleared, it is shown on display.
The vehicle system test is completed.

– Switch off ignition and disconnect vehicle diagnosis, testing
and information system -VAS 5051B- or vehicle diagnosis and
service information system -VAS 5052 A- .
– Remove vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -
VAS 5051B- or vehicle diagnosis and service information
system -VAS 5052 A- from vehicle.

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5.19 Protective bellows: Visual check

– Check outer and inner CV joint boots -arrows- for leaks and
damage.
Note
♦ Carry out a “firm seating” visual inspection of the rear prop‐

shaft or centre mounting (white cap).
♦ Carry out a “leakage” visual inspection of the front propshaft
bellows.
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Note installation position.

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Observe installation position of filter element -arrows-.
– Insert new filter -1-.
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– Check poly V-belt -1- for:

♦ Substructure cracks (cracks, core ruptures, cross sectional
breaks)
♦ Layer separation (top layer, cord strands)
♦ Base break-up
♦ Fraying of cord strands
♦ Flank wear (material wear, frayed flanks, brittle flanks -glassy
flanks-, surface cracks)
♦ Traces of oil and grease
♦ Effect of foreign bodies
♦ Blue coloration due to heat (danger of slipping)
If the visual check shows that something is wrong and the poly V-
belt has to be removed, please check the following components:
♦ Examine the poly V-belt for the effect of foreign bodies.
♦ Bearing damage (turn by hand and examine for noises and
smooth running).
♦ Functional test of the alternator's free wheeling pulley.
♦ Check poly V-belt tensioner for axial displacement.
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5.23 Fuel filter: Renew (diesel engine)
Caution
The fuel system must also be vented after replacement of the

common rail high-pressure pump and all components that are
upstream of the common rail high-pressure pump in the low-
pressure fuel system.
For example, fuel filter, fuel lines etc.
The electric fuel pump must be activated once for at least 60
seconds when components that are upstream from the com‐
mon rail high-pressure pump are replaced.
When the common rail high-pressure pump itself is replaced,
the electric fuel pump should be activated for approx. 180 sec‐
onds.
(to be done several times according to need).
Fuel system: Bleed (diesel engine) ⇒ page 114 .

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– Push fuel lines -1- onto fuel filter connection. When doing this
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– Then perform vehicle identification.
– Select following functions one after another:
♦ “Systems capable of self-diagnosis”
♦ “Diesel direct injection and glow plug system”
♦ “Functions”
♦ “Bleeding fuel system”
– Follow instructions on display of vehicle diagnostic, testing
and service information system -VAS 5052 A- .
– After bleeding fuel system, exit “Guided functions” using Go-
To button.
– Touch function End on display.

– Select function End in “End menu”.
– Disconnect diagnosis connector from vehicle.
Bleeding the fuel system is finished.
5.25 Fuel filter: Drain water (diesel engine)

– Unscrew drain plug from bottom end of filter and collect ap‐
prox. 100 ml of fuel into a suitable container.

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– Screw drain plug back in, if necessary first fitting it with a new
seal if the old one was damaged.
Note
5.26 Cooling system: Check frost protection

and coolant level
Caution
Only distilled water may be used for mixing coolant additives.

The use of distilled water enables the optimal level of corrosion
protection to be reached.
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♦ Refractometer -T10007-
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Read precise value for the following tests at bright/dark boundary.

Using a pipette, place a drop of water on the glass to improve the
readability of the bright/dark boundary. The bright/dark boundary
can be clearly recognised on the “WATERLINE”.

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Actual value Specified value 4-cylinder diesel engine
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Frost protection to °C Quantity to drain (in litres)

-15 -25 2.0
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-20 -25 1.5
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5.26.3 Checking coolant level, replenish cool‐

ant if necessary
– Check coolant level in expansion tank with engine cold.

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Recommended coolant level at delivery inspection:

♦ Coolant level above “Min. marking” -arrow-.
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♦ The coolant concentration must not be reduced by adding wa‐
ter even in warmer seasons and in warmer countries. The
antifreeze portion must be at least 40 %.
5.27 Air filter: Clean housing and renew filter

element
Note
♦ When replacing air filter, make sure that no dirt gets into intake
hose, air mass meter -G70- and air filter cover.
♦ Following each air filter change, programmed values of engine
control unit -J623- must be reset using Guided fault finding
with vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS
-VAS 5052 A- ⇒ page 121 .
Note
In dusty countries, new dust and pollen filter must be fitted as

separate job ⇒ page 110 .

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– Before changing air filter, clean outside of components with
compressed air.
– Seal all openings of components using caps or hood covers
immediately after removal.
– Pull connector -1- off intake air temperature sender -G42- and
connector -2- from air mass meter -G70- .
– Remove vacuum hose -3- from air filter cover -6-.
– Remove clamp -4- from intake hose -5- and pull off intake hose
-5-.

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– Loosen bolts -arrows- of air filter cover.

– Raise air filter upper part and remove upwards.
– Remove air filter element -1-.

– Clean air filter housing if necessary.
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– Install new air filter insert -1-.
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5.28 Air filter with saturation indicator in dash

panel insert:
Note
When rectifying a saturated filter as a separate job, clean air filter

housing and renew filter element.

Saturation indicator is located in dash panel insert -K- and dis‐
plays contamination of filter element inc. filter housing.
– Clean air filter housing and renew filter element ⇒ page 118 .
– Resetting programmed values in engine control unit -J623- got
saturation indicator ⇒ page 121 .
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and service information system -VAS 5052 A- , which are shown
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– Follow menu instructions to reset programmed values of en‐
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– Switch off ignition and disconnect vehicle diagnostic, testing

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5.31 Engine oil: Drain or extract; renew oil fil‐

ter and replenish engine oil
In the case of difficult operating conditions such as:
♦ operation with fuel containing sulphur
♦ with frequent short trips,
♦ in areas with high levels of dust,
♦ with frequent trips carrying a full load or pulling a trailer,
♦ with a high number of cold starts,
♦ and when the vehicle is used for a long time in areas with ex‐
tremely low temperatures,
♦ the engine oil should be changed more often than indicated in
the service schedule.
Stopping and starting, such as in urban traffic, also puts vehicles
with diesel particulate filter under greater stress (severe operating
conditions). Use, in these conditions is an additional load on the
engine oil which is taken into account by the flexible service in‐
terval system.
– Draining or extracting engine oil ⇒ page 123
– Renewing oil filter ⇒ page 123 .
– Replenishing engine oil ⇒ page 126 .

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♦ Oil spill cloth -VAS 6204/1-

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– Removing and installing skid plate ⇒ page 150 .
– Remove oil drain plug.
– Let engine oil drain.
Note
The oil drain plug and seal are one unit and must be renewed
together.
– Screw in oil drain plug together with seal hand-tight and then
tighten to specified torque.
Specified torques for oil drain plug
♦ Diesel engines: 30 Nm
♦ Petrol engines: 30 Nm
WARNING
♦ Torque specifications must not be exceeded.

♦ Excessive torque can cause leaks in the area of the oil
drain plug or even damage.
5.31.2 Renewing oil filter

♦ Renewing oil filter, engine with engine codes CDBA, CDCA
⇒ page 124

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♦ Renewing oil filter, engine with engine code CFPA

⇒ page 125
5.31.3 Renewing oil filter, engine with engine

codes CDBA, CDCA
Removing
Note
♦ Before draining or extracting release threaded cap, so that the

engine oil can flow out of filter housing.
♦ Prevent engine oil from dripping onto components in engine
compartment.
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5.31.4 Renewing oil filter, engine with engine

code CFPA
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– Clean sealing surface for example with universal cloth -VAS
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Installing
– Oil rubber seal lightly on new oil filter.
– Screw on new filter and tighten.
Specified torque: 22 ± 2 Nm

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There is a danger of damaging the catalytic converter if the oil
level is above the -A- marking.
– If the oil level is below the -C- mark, replenish oil up to the
-A- mark.
VW engine oil standards
5.32 Engine and components in engine com‐

partment (from above and below): Per‐
form visual check for leaks and damage
– Check engine and components in engine compartment for
leaks and damage.
– Check lines, hoses and connections of
♦ Fuel system
♦ Cooling and heating system
♦ And brake system
for leaks, abrasions, porosity and brittleness.
Note
♦ Arrange for defects to be rectified as repair measures.

♦ If fluid loss is greater than can be expected through normal
use, determine source and rectify (repair measure).

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– Clean bonnet catch -arrow- with cleaning solution -D 009 401
04- and, for example, a universal cloth -VAS 6385- . Also use
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– Lubricate bonnet catch -arrow- with grease -G 000 150- .

– Unscrew one of two bolts -1- and clean contact surfaces
-arrows- with cleaning solution -D 009 401 04- and, for exam‐
ple, universal cloth -VAS 6385- .
Note
Do not, under any circumstances, loosen or unscrew both bolts

-1-.

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ple, universal cloth -VAS 6385- .
– Screw second cleaned bolt back in hand-tight and then tighten
firmly to prescribed torque.
5.34 Check breakdown set

♦ Breakdown set location ⇒ page 128
♦ Check minimum use-by date ⇒ page 129
5.34.1 Breakdown set location

Model Location
2H In drawer under driver or front passenger seat

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Note
If the breakdown set is not found at the fitting location described,

this can be found in ⇒ vehicle wallet .
5.34.2 Check minimum use-by date

The breakdown set consists of the compressor and a tyre filler
bottle with sealant .
Because the sealant in the tyre filler bottle has a limited expiry
date, this date is indicated on the bottle -arrow-.
– Check the expiry date and renew the tyre filler bottle with seal‐
ant , if the expiry date is reached.
This example shows that the expiry date 05/2003. The tyre filler
bottle with sealant must be renewed.
The tyre filler bottle with sealant is available as replacement part.
The part number can be found in ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
“ETKA” .
Caution
If the tyre filler bottle with sealant was opened e.g. at a "flat
tyre", it must be renewed.
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– Engine: Output, misfiring, idling speed, acceleration.

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– Clutch: Pulling away, pedal pressure, odours.

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– Braking to clear brake discs: drive approx. 500 m in 2nd gear

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– Steering: Function, steering free clearance, steering wheel

centred when vehicle is travelling straight ahead
– Radio/radio navigation system: Function, reception, GALA, in‐
terference noise
– Multi-function indicator (MFI): Functions
– Air conditioning system: Function
– Vehicle: Pulling to one side when travelling straight-ahead
(level road)
– Imbalance: Wheels, drive shafts, propshaft
– Wheel bearings: Noises
– Engine: Hot starting behaviour
5.36 Wheel securing bolts: Tighten to speci‐

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♦ Adapter set for tamper-proof wheel bolts -T10190-

Pulling off wheel hub trim.
• Only applies to steel wheel
The puller hooks to remove the cover caps are located with the
vehicle tool kit.
– Insert wire hoop through opening in cover cap.
– Pull off cap with wire hoop.

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Loosening anti-theft wheel bolts.

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Ensure that wheel bolts are tightened diagonally and alternately

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Note
Only valid for vehicles without sticker with serial number and radio
code on vehicle data sticker.
Reading radio code using vehicle diagnostic, testing and infor‐

mation system -VAS 5051B- or vehicle diagnostic and service
information system -VAS 5052 A-
Authorization prerequisites for reading radio code
• The vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS
-VAS 5052 A- is connected via the “Central Partner
Network” (CPN) with the central database (Carport, Fazit).
• Available access for the user of the system “GeKo” (secrecy
and component protection)
Note
♦ The radio codes are read in the central database (Carport,

Fazit) and are indicated on display of vehicle diagnostic, test‐
♦ To activate the anti-theft coding the radio code must be en‐
tered using radio buttons, as previously ⇒ page 133 .


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– Press the Guided functions button on display of vehicle di‐
agnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- or ve‐
hicle diagnostic and service information system -VAS 5052
A- .
– Press > button to confirm selection.
– Then perform vehicle identification on vehicle diagnostic, test‐
♦ Brand
♦ Type
♦ Model year
♦ Version
♦ Engine code
firm with > button.
♦ Radio system
♦ Reading radio code
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Note
♦ Radio codes cannot be read in “FISH” with the previous ac‐

cess authorization for radio codes. Reading only functions with
the access authorization for “GeKo” (secrecy and component
protection).
♦ The access authorization for “GeKo” (secrecy and component
protection) for reading the radio code using vehicle diagnostic,
nostic and service information system -VAS 5052 A- is also
valid for reading the radio code in Vehicle Individual Service
Notes “FISH”.
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tered fully. This can be entered using vehicle diagnostic, test‐
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and service information system -VAS 5052 A- via “Guided
functions” and “Measured value block 81”. For this follow in‐
structions of vehicle diagnostic, testing and information sys‐
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tem -VAS 5051B- or vehicle diagnostic and service informa‐
tion system -VAS 5052 A- .
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♦ To enter the radio serial number the 17-digit chassis number

is taken from the order.
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crecy and component protection), you will obtain the 4-digit

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radio code to the radio serial number.

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5.38 Radio / radio navigation system: Enter
anti-theft coding PIN
The anti-theft coding electronically prevents unauthorized per‐
sons from operating the unit after it has been removed from
vehicle. The anti-theft codes are also called radio codes or se‐
curity codes. Security code means that each unit with an anti-theft
coding is programmed with its own code number. This security
code is not active when leaving the factory. The security code is
found on the unit card, if fitted. If the unit card is not fitted, the
security code can be read from a central database using vehicle
diagnosis tester.

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incorrect code number is entered again, the unit is locked for
about one hour. That means, it cannot be used. After one hour,
t to the co
during which time the unit must remain switched on, the display
extinguishes. The electronic lock can be released as described
above. The cycle, two attempts, one hour lock, applies again.
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5.39 Radio navigation system: Insert naviga‐
mer
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tion CD/DVD and perform update

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Note
When the navigation CD is inserted the first time, the radio navi‐
gation system performs an update, which can take up to 5 mi‐
nutes. During this process, the radio navigation system must not
be pulled of and the ignition key must not be removed, otherwise
the navigation system switches off and the update will be inter‐
rupted!
5.40 Timing chain: Renew

15 .
5.41 Windscreen wash/wipe system and

headlight washer system: Check func‐
tion and settings
♦ Check antifreeze content of Windscreen Clear with G 052 164,
replenish with fluid if necessary ⇒ page 134
♦ Window wash/wipe system: Check spray jet settings and ad‐
just if necessary ⇒ page 136
5.41.1 Checking Windscreen Clear with anti‐

freeze for windscreen wash/wipe sys‐
tem, replenish with fluid if necessary
Checking antifreeze concentration .

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Maintenance
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Read precise value for the following tests at bright/dark boundary.
Using a pipette, place a drop of water on the glass to improve the
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readability of the bright/dark boundary. The bright/dark boundary

can be clearly recognised on the “WATERLINE”.
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– Check concentration of antifreeze additive using refractometer
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The scale -1- of the refractometer is calibrated for Genuine Volks‐

wagen Windscreen Clear with antifreeze G 052 164.
The scale -2- is designed for commercially available windscreen
cleanser as well as a mixture of commercially available wind‐
screen cleanser and genuine Volkswagen Windscreen Clear with
antifreeze G 052 164.
Mixture ratio
Frost protection to Windscreen Clear Water
with antifreeze
G 052 164
-17/-18 °C 1 part 3 parts
-22/-23 °C 1 part 2 parts
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♦ On vehicles with fan-type spray jets, the reservoir must be fil‐ t to the co
led with Windscreen Clear with antifreeze G 052 164, as this
fluid has a low viscosity at temperatures below freezing. Oth‐
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erwise the complicated spray jet system can become blocked

by the crystallised washer fluid, which affects the spray pattern
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of the spray jet. Windscreen Clear with antifreeze G 052 164

ensures that the fan-type spray jets remain fully functional
even at low temperatures.
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♦ Genuine Volkswagen Windscreen Clear with antifreeze G 052

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164 protects the spray jets, fluid reservoir and connecting ho‐
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5.41.2 Window wash/wipe system: Check

spray jet settings and adjust if necessary
♦ Commercially available Torx screwdriver “T 10”
Note
The spray jets may be cleaned in both directions, also opposite

to direction of spray with compressed air or water.

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Windscreen spray jet settings:

The washer jets are preset. However, small height differences
can be compensated for.
– If spray field is not at correct height, adjust spray directioneup‐
wards or downwards as follows: olks
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5.42 Windscreen wiper blades: Check park

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♦ Windscreen wiper blades: Check park position ⇒ page 137 .
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Note
For RHD vehicles the wiper blades are aligned as a mirror image.
Driver side
– Check park position.
Wiper blade tips should be located at marked position -arrow- on
windscreen.
– Adjust park position by moving wiper arm if necessary.
Adjusting windscreen wiper blades ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr.
92 ; Windscreen wiper blades - park position .
Front passenger side

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Wiper blade tips should be located at marked position -arrow- on

windscreen.
– Adjust park position by moving wiper arm if necessary.
– Switch windscreen wiper on and off and let it move into park
position.
5.43 Headlight adjustment: Check, if neces‐

sary adjust
♦ Adjusting halogen headlights ⇒ page 140 .
♦ Adjusting fog lights and other additional lights ⇒ page 141 .
♦ Test prerequisites ⇒ page 138
♦ Checking headlight adjustment (using new test screen without
15° setting line) ⇒ page 139
5.43.1 Test prerequisites

♦ Headlight adjustment unit -VAS 5046-
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Test and adjustment conditions
♦ Tyre pressure OK
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♦ Lenses must not be damaged or dirty.

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♦ Reflectors and bulbs OK

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♦ Vehicle must be loaded.

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fuel gauge in kg
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When the fuel tank is half full, an additional weight of 20 kg must
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be placed in the luggage compartment.
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♦ Vehicle and headlight adjuster must be on a level surface ⇒
of headlight adjustment unit -VAS 5046- or ⇒ of headlight ad‐
justment unit -VAS 5047-
♦ Vehicle and headlight adjuster must be aligned.
♦ Inclination must be set.
Inclination information in “%” is stamped into trim above headlight.
Headlights must be adjusted according to this information. Per‐
centage given is based on a projection distance of 10 metres. For
example: inclination of 1.0 % converts to approx. 10 cm.
Vehicles with manually regulated headlight range control
♦ Headlight range control thumb wheel must be in basic setting
-0-.
5.43.2 Checking headlight adjustment (using

new test screen without 15° setting line)
Headlights
♦ Whether, with the dipped beam switched on, the horizontal
bright/dark boundary contacts the dividing line -1- of the test
area and
♦ Whether the breaking point -2- between the horizontal part of
the bright/dark boundary on the left and the rising part on the
right lies on the vertical line of the central point -3-.

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The bright core of the light beam must be to the right of the vertical
line.
Note
♦ To simplify determination of the breaking point -2-, cover and

uncover left (from driver perspective) half of the headlight a
few times. Then check dipped beam again.
♦ After correct adjustment of dipped beams, the centre point of
the main beam must lie on the centre mark -3-.
♦ For the previous test screen with 15° setting line, adjust as for
new test screen. To avoid incorrect settings, ignore the 15°
setting line.
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♦ Height adjustment bolt -1-

♦ Height/lateral adjustment bolt -2-
– For height adjustment, turn adjustment screws -1- and -2- with
same number of turns.
– For lateral adjustment, only turn adjuster screw -2-.
5.43.4 Adjusting fog lights and other additional

lights
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5.44 Service interval display: Reset

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The service interval display must be reset when the following is
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carried out:
♦ Delivery inspection
♦ Every oil change service and interval service.
Note
♦ Observe the current operating instructions for the vehicle di‐

agnosis system that are shown on the display when the Ad‐
ministration and Operating Manual functions are selected.
♦ The procedure for resetting the service interval display without
the vehicle diagnosis tester is described in the instruction
booklet of the vehicle's manuals.

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5.44.1 Resetting service interval display using

VAS vehicle diagnosis tester software
Carry out the following work:
– Connect vehicle diagnosis tester ⇒ page 102
– Select the »Guided functions« field on the screen and carry
out vehicle identification.
♦ Brand
♦ Type
♦ Model year
♦ Version
♦ Engine code
– Confirm vehicle identification.
– If vehicle identification has been carried out correctly, confirm
with the > button.
♦ “Dash panel insert.”
♦ “Resetting the service interval display”
– Carry out adaptation according to the information given in
“Guided functions”.
End adaptation.
– Select the »GoTo« function on the display and then select
»End«. olks
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– Switch off ignition
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– Establish a connection to the vehicle ⇒ page 102 and switch

on the ignition.
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– Select »Start diagnosis« on the display.

– Identify »Basic characteristics of vehicle«.
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– Select control unit, dash panel insert and select »Guided func‐
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– Execute »Reset service interval«.

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5.45 Service interval display: Adapt (export)
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♦ Diesel engines: In some regions/countries, an elevated
mer
sulphur content may be evident in the diesel fuel. This
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leads to increased wear of the cylinders and impairs piston
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cleanliness considerably. Short service intervals therefore
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♦ With this function, the service interval display is adapted for
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vehicles without LongLife service (PR number “QG0/QG2”).

♦ If this function is performed on vehicles with LongLife service,
the extended service interval (ESI) is deactivated.
♦ Note the shorter service intervals for the respective country in
the chapter entitled »Oil change interval in relation to sulphur
content in fuel «

– Connect vehicle diagnosis tester ⇒ page 102
– Select the »Guided functions« field on the screen and carry
out vehicle identification.
♦ Brand
♦ Type
♦ Model year
♦ Version
♦ Engine code
firm with > button.
♦ “Dash panel insert.”
♦ “Adapting the service interval”
– Perform adaptation according to the information of “Guided
functions”.

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End adaptation.
– Confirm end of interval adaptation with the »Done« button.
– Exit “Guided functions”.
– Switch off ignition and separate diagnosis connections.
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• Engine switched off
– Unscrew sealing cover -arrow- with built-in dipstick from tank.
– Wipe off dipstick using a clean cloth.
– Screw sealing cover on until finger tight and then unscrew
again. Following this, fluid level can be checked.
The oil level must be in the area of the “20°C” mark.
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♦ If the fluid level is above the area specified, the excessive fluid
must be extracted.
♦ If the oil level is below the area specified, the hydraulic system
must be checked for leaks (repair measure) and, if necessary,
topped up with hydraulic oil -G 002 000- .
– Screw sealing cover onto container until finger tight (1.5 +

0.5 Nm).

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5.47.2 Oil at operating temperature

Test prerequisites
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5.49 Paint: Perform visual check for damage

and corrosion, interior and exterior when
doors and bonnet/rear lid/flaps are open
– Visual check on paint for damage and corrosion, interior and
exterior when bonnet/rear lid/doors and flaps are open.
– After the visual check, tick the corresponding field in the serv‐
ice record.
If damage is determined during visual check, make entries in the
service schedule:
– Put a cross in “Repair recommendation” on “Service record”
page in service schedule.
– Additionally describe exactly what part of vehicle is affected or
damaged etc. in field “Notes” below “Workshop comments” in
the service schedule.

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5.52 Clock: Set to correct time

Vehicles without digital tachograph
– Setting buttons -A and B- are located in dash panel insert -K- .
Note
Clock -B- can only be set when the time is displayed in the dash
panel insert -K- and is not overlaid with another display.


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– To access hour display -B- in dash panel insert -K- , press

button -A-.
– Briefly pressing 0.0 / SET -A- changes time by one hour for
every press.
– Pressing 0.0 / SET -A- for longer changes hour value quick‐
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– Remove toothed belt guard ⇒ Rep. gr. 15 .
– Check toothed belt condition, looking for:
♦ -A- Cracks, cross-sectional breaks, cracks (coating)
♦ -B- Side contact
♦ -C- Fraying of cord strands
♦ -D- Cracks (in teeth base)
♦ Layer separation (toothed belt body, draw strands)
♦ Surface cracks (synthetic coating)
♦ Traces of oil and grease
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If faults are found always renew toothed belt. This will avoid pos‐
sible breakdowns or operating problems. The replacement of a
toothed belt is a repair measure.
5.55 Toothed belt for water pump: renew

– You can find the operating instruction in the repair guide ⇒
Engine cooling; Rep. gr. 19 ; Removing and installing timing
belt for coolant pump .
5.56 Toothed belt for balancer shaft: renew

– You can find the operating instruction in the repair guide ⇒
Engine cylinder head, timing gear; Rep. gr. 15 ; Assembly
overview - balance shaft timing chain .

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5.57 Spark plugs: Renew
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Removing
– Pull out all ignition coils with final output stage from cylinder
head approx. 30 mm using puller -T40039- .
– Release connector -arrows- and simultaneously pull all con‐

nectors off ignition coils with final output stage.
– Remove ignition coil with output stage.
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– Unscrew bolts -2-, -3- and -4- one after another.

– Remove skid plate -1- in -direction of arrow-.
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The assembly steps are basically a reverse of the dismantling

procedure.
– Screw in bolts hand-tight and then tighten to prescribed torque

setting.
Specified torques: 20 Nm
5.59 Steering: Check bellows for leaks and

damage
– Check bellows of steering -arrow- for leaks and damage on
respective side.
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♦ Observe country-specific legal regulations.

♦ Exhaust emissions test badges are omitted as of 1 January
2010; only the main inspection badges are then available.
♦ Existing exhaust emissions test badges will be removed from
the vehicle by the test centres at the next main inspection or
so-called "repair badges" will be affixed over them.
♦ If the OBD test is carried out, the inspector must issue an ex‐
haust emissions test record according to Annex VIII No.
3.1.1.1 German vehicle licensing regulations.
♦ No obligation of storage and submission exists for the exhaust
emissions test records if the exhaust emissions test record has
been transferred to the main inspection test report by the offi‐
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♦ Data sheets for exhaust emissions test
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♦ It is only possible to carry out an exhaust emissions test when

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the ⇒ operating instructions .
♦ All work to be performed is displayed by the emissions testing
station -VAS 6300- .
Test prerequisites
• All test conditions and data required for exhaust emissions test
⇒ Data sheets for exhaust emissions test for respective engine
• For bar code reading the EET data sheet must be printed out.
• Manual gearbox: Gear lever in neutral
• Handbrake pulled on
– Perform exhaust emission test according to instructions on
display.
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Initial screen
– Select Exhaust emissions test -arrow- button.
An overview is displayed to select the respective EET type.
– Select EET petrol -arrow-.
The display for warm-up phase appears.

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Vehicle data input

♦ Vehicle manufacturer -A-
♦ Key number -B-
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♦ All test conditions and data required for exhaust emissions test
Manual specified data input for EET:

– Perform manual data input according to instructions on dis‐
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– Enter displayed values on EET data sheet under “Test values

for exhaust emissions test” on display in following sequence:
1- Test speed (idling speed)
2- Warm-up phase for catalytic converter
3- Engine temperature
4- Increased idling speed
5- CO content at increased idling speed
6- Lambda at increased idling speed
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– Connect diagnosis line connector to EOBD connection.

– Perform visual check of “MI lamp”.
– If lamp lights up, press Lamp On button -arrow C-.
– Follow instructions on display, see -arrow C- and -arrow A-.

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– Keep engine speed within required rpm range.
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Now remarks concerning the exhaust emissions test can be en‐
tered -arrow A-. These will then be included in the test log.
– When the exhaust emissions test is classed as passed, select
-arrow B- EET sticker issued in drop-down menu and date.
– Then confirm with Yes , see -arrow C-.
After confirmation, the “2” “TEST CERTIFICATES” are printed out

automatically.
– If further test certificates are required, press -arrow A-
Print button.

– Remove exhaust probe from exhaust tailpipe.
– Then press ► -arrow B-.
The exhaust emissions test is completed, a new exhaust emis‐
sions test can be performed.

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6.3 Exhaust emissions test for diesel en‐

gines with engine codes CDBA, CDCA
♦ Diesel tester -V.A.G 1743-
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road test. If this is not possible for various reasons (weather,
excessive noise in residential areas), then the test can be car‐
ried out in a workshop.
♦ To reduce noise levels, the bonnet should be closed on first
catch during tests.

Performing visual check of components that influence pollution.
⇒ Data sheets for exhaust emissions test
– Perform visual check for:
♦ Installation
♦ Completeness

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♦ Leakage
♦ Damage
Note
Faults found are to be rectified.
With ignition switched off, connect testers as follows:

– Connect diesel tester -V.A.G 1743- according to ⇒ operating
instructions with ignition switched off.
– Connect engine speed adapter -VAS 6296- .
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Current values for temperature and speed are displayed.

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the throttle burst.

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– Depress accelerator pedal fully and hold for specified time.

– Check maximum engine speed (not adjustable).
WARNING
If the governed speed (maximum speed) is exceeded, lift off

accelerator pedal immediately and perform repair measures.
– If the values are not within specified range, a repair measure

must be made.
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6.4 Exhaust emissions test with OBD
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Carry out the following procedure:

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– Perform visual check:

♦ Crankcase breather system connected,
♦ Exhaust system must be leaktight,
♦ Catalytic converter and particulate filter present and undam‐
aged.
Checking and adjusting prerequisites:
♦ Electrical consumers switched off,
♦ Air conditioner switched off,
♦ As of an engine oil temperature of at least 60°C, warm the
engine to at least 80°C by revving freely 10 times up to the rev.
limit.
Note
Faults found are to be rectified.
– Manual gearbox: Gear lever in neutral.
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– Select “Engine” -arrow- in vehicle diagnostic system guided

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– Print out the evaluation with Print .

– End programme.
– Remove vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
system -VAS 5052- .
– Complete exhaust emissions test record according to Annex
VIII No. 3.1.1.1 German vehicle licensing regulations.
– Close fuse box cover on left under dash panel.
Note
♦ Exhaust emissions test badges are omitted as of 1 January

2010; only the main inspection badges are then available.
♦ Existing exhaust emissions test badges will be removed from
the vehicle by the test centres at the next main inspection or
so-called "repair badges" will be affixed over them.
♦ No obligation of storage and submission exists for the exhaust
emissions test records if the exhaust emissions test record has
been transferred to the main inspection test report by the offi‐
cially recognised expert.

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7 Glossary
These explanations only apply to “Maintenance Manual”. They
are not necessarily generally valid!
Letter “A” ⇒ page 166
Letter “B” ⇒ page 166
Letter “C” ⇒ page 166
Letter “D” ⇒ page 167
Letter “E” ⇒ page 167
Letter “F” ⇒ page 167
Letter “L” ⇒ page 167
Letter “M” ⇒ page 167
Letter “O” ⇒ page 167
Letter “P” ⇒ page 168
Letter “Q” ⇒ page 168
Letter “R” ⇒ page 168
Letter “S” ⇒ page 168
Letter “T” ⇒ page 168
Letter “W” ⇒ page 169
Letter “X” ⇒ page 169 agen
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from “Reinforced tyres” to “C-mark tyres”.
CARB requirement “California Air Resources Board” - measures to restrict airborne pollutants
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Term Explanation
CO Carbon monoxide is produced when fuels containing carbon are not combusted com‐
(Carbon monoxide) pletely.
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EN European standard
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LongLife service The LongLife service enables extremely long inspection or oil change intervals, de‐
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For the LongLife service a special engine oil is required.
LEV Low Emission Vehicle
Letter “M”
Term Explanation
M&S § 36 of StVZO (Germany's highway regulations) defines the identification of a winter tyre
as “M&S”.
MIL American designation for MI lamp -K83-
(Malfunction Indica‐
tor Light)
Letter “O”
Term Explanation
OBD The OBD monitors all components influencing the exhaust emissions quality.
(Onboard diagno‐
sis)
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SAM (South Ameri‐ South America
can countries)
Step-type probe The step-type probe is also called finger probe or planar lambda probe. The voltage of
the output signal of the lambda probe jumps rapidly. The lambda probe value is deter‐
mined by a change in voltage. The probe is used as after catalytic converter probe.
Letter “T”
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TDI Turbo diesel engine with direct injection
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tion)
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Letter “W”
Term Explanation
ESI Extended servicing interval
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3.3 Scopes of service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

4.1 Vehicle identification number (chassis number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

4.2 Vehicle data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

4.4 Engine code and engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

5.3 Reading ash mass (saturation level) of diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

5.30 Engine oil level: Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

check for leaks and damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

5.35 Performing road test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

5.40 Timing chain: Renew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

5.43 Headlight adjustment: Check, if necessary adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

5.44 Service interval display: Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

5.50 Protective foil: Remove (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Engines: ⇒ Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel

belt belt belt

Engine code CFPA

No. of cylinders/valves per cylinder 4/4

Torque Nm at rpm 300/1600-3750

Compression ratio 9.6

Injection/ignition Motronic MED 17.5 TSI turbocharg‐

2 General rules of cleanliness

♦ Before disconnecting, thoroughly clean connections and sur‐

Maintenance Manual ”, page 10

⇒ “2.3 Rules of cleanliness during work with information material

⇒ “2.5 Rules of cleanliness during work with information material

⇒ “2.6 Rules of cleanliness during work with information material

Maintenance Manual - Body ”, page 28

⇒ “2.7 Rules of cleanliness during work with information material

Maintenance Manual - Body ”, page 35

2.1 Rules of cleanliness during work with in‐

2. General rules of cleanliness 3

Cleaning automatic dipstick ⇒ page 4

Cleaning dipstick ⇒ page 8

Cleaning padded surface and the foamed surface of the airbag

Cleaning holes for filling and draining in front-axle differential

Cleaning water drain hole in floor area of sliding door

4 2. General rules of cleanliness

2.1.2 Cleaning filling device -VAS 6542-

– Clean sealing surfaces on threaded cap and on oil filter hous‐

ses or other engine parts or painted parts. If necessary, clean

♦ Observe disposal regulations!

2.1.4 Cleaning sliding window seals

After cleaning, treat the sliding window seals using a commer‐

2.1.5 Cleaning electro-hydraulic 3-way tipper

2. General rules of cleanliness 5

♦ Only install clean parts.

2.1.6 Cleaning bonnet lock AG. Volkswagen AG d

lint-free cloth (for example universal cloth -VAS 6385- ) or a

6 2. General rules of cleanliness

2.1.8 Cleaning threads of threaded connec‐

-2- using a commercially available wire brush, if necessary

using compressed air as well.

cloth (for example universal cloth -VAS 6385- ).

♦ Ensure that no diesel fuel contacts coolant hoses. If necessa‐

2.1.11 Cleaning fuel filter housing

2. General rules of cleanliness 7

2.1.12 Cleaning dipstick

2.1.13 Cleaning padded AG. Volksurface

It is not permissible to cover or attach stickers to the padded

surface of the steering wheel and the foamed surface of the